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A Look at Covid-19 Vaccine Incentives: Will They Work? 2021-05-14
May 14, 2021 16:00 - 41.9 MBA Look at Covid-19 Vaccine Incentives: Will They Work? There's a long history of using incentives to promote public health. Some Republican-led States Plan to End Enhanced Unemployment Benefits Early A look at the growing number of red states opting out of the pandemic era unemployment program. New Deal-Inspired Program Would Pay Writers to Document the Pandemic Earlier this month, Congressman Ted Lieu of California introduced a bill that would create a 21st Century Federal Write...
Is Legislation the Answer to Removing Extremists from Police Departments? 2021-05-13
May 13, 2021 16:00 - 41.4 MBIs Legislation the Answer to Removing Extremists from Police Departments? Since George Floyd was murdered by a white police officer in Minneapolis last summer, the role of racism and bias in policing has been front and center for many Americans. How Private Sector Can Strengthen Cybersecurity in Wake of Colonial Pipeline Hack Beyond concerns around fuel supply, cybersecurity experts say the Colonial Pipeline hack is a prime example of why the U.S. needs to put more resources into cyberin...
What Advances in MDMA-assisted Therapy Mean for People with PTSD 2021-05-12
May 12, 2021 16:00 - 48.7 MBWhat Advances in MDMA-assisted Therapy Mean for People with PTSD A new study out this week examines the role that MDMA, which is found in ecstasy or Molly, can play in helping people dealing with PTSD. U.S. Birth Rate Continues to Decline During Pandemic According to new data from the federal government, the birth rate declined by four percent in 2020. Demonstrations in Colombia Continue to Escalate For two weeks, massive demonstrations in Colombia have continued to escalate. How...
What a Stagnant Tipped Minimum Wage Means for Restaurant Workers 2021-05-11
May 11, 2021 16:00 - 45 MBNone
What the April Jobs Report Tells Us About the Economy 2021-05-10
May 10, 2021 16:00 - 39.5 MBWhat the April Jobs Report Tells Us About the Economy According to the U.S. Labor Department, the unemployment rate rose from 6 percent in March to 6.1 percent, with employers adding just 266,000 jobs in April. How Barry Jenkins Reimagined Slave Narratives in "The Underground Railroad" Both the book and the series center around Cora, an enslaved woman who escapes from a plantation in Georgia. The Role of Environmental Regulations in the Fight Against Cancer President Biden recently an...
Democratic Bill Seeks to Combat Voting Restriction Legislation. But Will Congress Pass It? 2021-05-07
May 07, 2021 16:00 - 40.7 MBDemocratic Bill Seeks to Combat Voting Restriction Legislation. But Will Congress Pass It? We speak with Senator Jeff Merkley about the For The People Act. New Data Indicates Homelessness Declined in Washington, D.C., But Long-term Issues Persist According to recent data, Washington, D.C.'s unhoused population fell by around 20 percent last year. But there were also increases in individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. What's the Future of the GOP Under the Biden Administration? ...
Donald Trump is Still Banned from Facebook 2021-05-06
May 06, 2021 16:00 - 45 MBDonald Trump is Still Banned from Facebook On Wednesday, Facebook’s Oversight Board ruled to uphold the social network’s suspension of former President Donald Trump. Epic Games Challenges Apple in Antitrust Suit A lawsuit against Apple related to the videogame Fortnite began this week. Comedian Joel Kim Booster Wants to Take His Stand-Up Indoors Again Joel Kim Booster joins The Takeaway to discuss the mixture of emotions he feels about returning to live stand-up at this point in the p...
How Educators Are Talking to Students About Systemic Racism 2021-05-05
May 05, 2021 16:00 - 52.8 MBHow Educators Are Talking to Students About Systemic Racism As teachers are trying to facilitate conversations about systemic racism and privilege with their students, some critics are trying to stop them. The U.S. is Seeing More Cancer Diagnoses in 2021 Due to the pandemic, people were not able to receive preventative care for cancer. What "Pose" Gets Right—And Wrong—About Ball Culture Since its debut, "Pose" has chronicled New York City’s ball scene of the 1980s and 1990s.
What You Need to Know About Kids and the COVID-19 Vaccine 2021-05-04
May 04, 2021 16:00 - 42.4 MBWhat You Need to Know About Kids and the COVID-19 Vaccine Thousands of children, some as young as six months are currently enrolled in vaccine trials. We discuss the latest on these trials and when to expect results. Is Herd Immunity Possible in the United States? Recent reporting from The New York Times found that experts think that herd immunity in the U.S. is unlikely due to the spread of new variants and vaccine hesitation among individuals. The Civilian Climate Corps and Colorado...
President Joe Biden's First 100 Days 2021-04-30
April 30, 2021 16:00 - 42.4 MBPresident Joe Biden's First 100 Days President Biden has used his first hundred days in office to drive the largest expansion of government seen in decades. Newsom Opponents Have Gathered Enough Signatures to Trigger a Recall—Now What? California is facing its first gubernatorial recall in nearly two decades. Should We Be Optimistic About the U.S. Economy? The unemployment rate is steadily dropping, and stocks have been on the rise, as the country has ramped up its aggressive vaccinatio...
Biden Administration Proposes $1.8 trillion Plan for Childcare, Family Leave and Tuition-Free Community College 2021-04-29
April 29, 2021 16:00 - 39.6 MBNone
The Work That Remains in the Wake of Guilty Verdict for Derek Chauvin 2021-04-28
April 28, 2021 16:00 - 47.7 MBThe Work That Remains in the Wake of Guilty Verdict for Derek Chauvin The guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin came as a relief to many nationwide, but the number of people killed by police since his trial began underscores the broader issues that remain. COVID-19 Infections Surge in India On Tuesday, the country reported more than 300,000 new cases for the sixth consecutive day. Supreme Court to Hear Second Amendment Case That May Change Gun Laws in U.S. The Supreme Court is hearing this ...
In Michigan and Beyond, More Young People Are Being Hospitalized for COVID-19 2021-04-27
April 27, 2021 16:00 - 47.9 MBIn Michigan and Beyond, More Young People Are Being Hospitalized for COVID-19 In recent weeks, there's been a number of springtime surges of COVID-19 in states across the U.S., though new infections, and even hospitalizations, are starting to slow. What the 2020 Census Data Means for States The first round of data from the 2020 census determines which states gain or lose representation in the House. In a Rapidly Growing Audio Landscape, These Podcasts Are Worth Your Time New Yorker ...
GOP States Are Pushing for Stricter Penalties for Protesters 2021-04-26
April 26, 2021 16:00 - 40.9 MBGOP States Are Pushing for Stricter Penalties for Protesters On the heels of last summer’s racial justice uprisings, GOP states like Florida, Oklahoma, and Iowa are increasing legal punishments for protesters. Former Assistants Speak Out on Allegations of Abusive Behavior by Producer Scott Rudin The Takeaway speaks with the journalist who broke the story about Rudin's allegedly abusive behavior, and hears from two former assistants about their experiences working with Rudin. The Latest ...
Following Derek Chauvin's Conviction, Renewed Calls for Police Reform in Congress 2021-04-23
April 23, 2021 16:00 - 40.1 MBFollowing Derek Chauvin's Conviction, Renewed Calls for Police Reform in Congress While many breathed a sigh of relief following the verdict, the days since have been a reminder of just how rampant police violence is in the country. How Advocates Are Pushing President Biden to Confront Environmental Racism Although he’s already taking more steps than his predecessor, some advocates are pushing President Biden to go much further to address environmental racism. Statehood for Washington, ...
What's Next for the Minneapolis Police Department? 2021-04-22
April 22, 2021 16:00 - 66 MBWhat's Next for the Minneapolis Police Department? After the guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin’s case was delivered, the Department of Justice announced that they would investigate the Minneapolis Police Department. For the First Time in Over 60 Years, Cuba Will Not Be Run By a Castro For the first time in over 60 years, Cuba will not be run by a Castro. Journalists Are Burning Out Between COVID-19, the election, and protests against police brutality, journalists have been caught in an e...
Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of Murdering George Floyd 2021-04-21
April 21, 2021 16:00 - 39.1 MBDerek Chauvin Found Guilty of Murdering George Floyd After just ten hours of deliberation, a jury in Minneapolis found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three charges in the murder of George Floyd. Illinois Expands Postpartum Medicaid Coverage Last week, Illinois became the first state in the nation to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage. How Notions of Masculinity Have Evolved in Hip Hop Over Time Though often understood by the media, the late rapper DMX often displaye...
How the Sikh Community is Processing a Shooting in Indianapolis 2021-04-20
April 20, 2021 16:00 - 41.7 MBHow the Sikh Community is Processing a Shooting in Indianapolis Americans Are Starting To Have Casual Sex Again—That Could Bring an Explosion in STIs Community Science Blooms During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Killing of Chicago Teen Renews Focus on Latinos and Police Brutality; Colo. Parents Reflect on Child to Mass Shooting
April 19, 2021 16:00 - 41.7 MBReaction to the recent police killing of a teenage boy in Chicago was immediately followed by local outrage, but newly released video that contradicts initial statements by law enforcement is now drawing national scrutiny. It also brings into focus the history of police violence against Latinos in the United States. From Chicago, we turn to the suburbs of Denver where a community is all too familiar with being devastating by gun violence of a different kind: mass shootings. Sandy and Lonni...
Biden Administration Announces New Sanctions Against Russia 2021-04-16
April 16, 2021 16:00 - 50.6 MBBiden Administration Announces New Sanctions Against Russia The actions against Russia represent one of the first major tests for the new administration on the international level. Biden Administration Emphasizes Commitment to Israel at a Chaotic Moment in Israeli Politics A visit to Israel from U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin came as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is once again fighting for his political future. What Withdrawing from Afghanistan Means for Veterans and Active Tr...
The Reality of Driving While Black 2021-04-15
April 15, 2021 16:00 - 40 MBThe Reality of Driving While Black Today, Black drivers are 20 percent more likely to be pulled over than white drivers. Derek Chauvin Trial: Chauvin's Defense Presents, and Rests, Its Case This week, the defense presented and rested its case. President Biden Announces His Plan to Withdraw Troops from Afghanistan The decision would mark the end of the U.S.’s longest-ever war. Documentary Filmmakers Push for PBS to Improve Commitment to Diversity Behind the Camera This year, a growi...
U.S. Pauses Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Following Six Cases of Rare Blood Clotting 2021-04-14
April 14, 2021 16:00 - 45.7 MBU.S. Pauses Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Following Six Cases of Rare Blood Clotting Federal health agencies will investigate Johnson & Johnson's potential link to the rare blood clotting disorder “out of an abundance of caution.” How the Federal Government Can Effectively Distribute Tribal Stimulus Funding Advocates are hoping the $32 billion in stimulus funding to Native communities can help with current disparities, but also address longstanding issues of underfunding for Indian Country. ...
New York Approves Pandemic Relief for Undocumented Workers 2021-04-13
April 13, 2021 16:00 - 43.4 MBNew York Approves Pandemic Relief for Undocumented Workers Last week, lawmakers in New York state approved a historic $2.1 billion relief fund for undocumented workers and other workers with nontraditional jobs. Future of U.S.-Iran Negotiations Complicated by Attack on Iranian Nuclear Site Iran’s government has been tight-lipped about the full extent of the damage at a nuclear facility, but multiple outlets are reporting that Israel was involved in the recent attack. Protests Erupt in...
Biden Announces Commission to Explore Reforming the Supreme Court 2021-04-12
April 12, 2021 16:00 - 41.2 MBBiden Announces Commission to Explore Reforming the Supreme Court Former President Trump’s appointment of three justices cemented the ideologically conservative 6-3 tilt. Haiti Still Hasn't Received COVID-19 Vaccines Not a single dose of any COVID-19 vaccine has been made available for the country’s more than 11 million people. Amazon Defeats Unionizing Efforts in Alabama According to the ballot count, workers at the facility voted overwhelmingly not to form a union. How a Previous...
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Latest News in the Biden Admin 2021-04-09
April 09, 2021 16:00 - 41.1 MBNew Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Aging Infrastructure, Vaccine Appointments, And More Governor Murphy joins the Takeaway for a conversation about the state’s pandemic response, school reopenings, and election reform in the state. Divisions Emerge Over Biden's Proposal to Raise the Corporate Tax Rate One of the biggest debates emerging around President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure proposal is how to pay for it. Kentucky Passes Law to Expand Voting Access This Wednesday, Kentucky...
Arkansas Becomes First State to Ban Gender-Affirming Treatment for Transgender Youth 2021-04-08
April 08, 2021 16:00 - 50.9 MBArkansas Becomes First State to Ban Gender-Affirming Treatment for Transgender Youth Earlier this week, the Arkansas state legislature overrode a veto by Governor Asa Hutchinson on House Bill 15-70. Is Civilian Oversight Effective? Following last summer's protests against police brutality, calls for civilian oversight of police became widespread in cities across the U.S. Derek Chauvin Trial: Expert and Police Testimony Denounces Chauvin's Actions A look back at what expert and police w...
Corporations Take A Stand Against Republican Voting Laws 2021-04-07
April 07, 2021 16:00 - 44.4 MBCorporations Take A Stand Against Republican Voting Laws Senator Mitch McConnell retaliated by accusing corporations of “behaving like a woke parallel government." Rethinking the Federal Response to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Last week, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the creation of a new unit to coordinate between federal agencies on cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous women. Brain Fog is Everywhere During the Pandemic After a year of isolation,...
Vaccine Versus Variants: The State of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the U.S. 2021-04-06
April 06, 2021 16:00 - 50.1 MBVaccine Versus Variants: The State of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the U.S. More than 61 million people have been fully vaccinated in the U.S., with more than 106 million people at least partially vaccinated. Vaccine Distribution Disparities in Africa The continent of Africa has administered less than two percent of global vaccine distribution, despite making up 17 percent of the global population. President Biden Pushes to Shape the Federal Courts Last week, President Joe Biden announced 1...
COVID-19 Vaccine Disparities Persist Worldwide 2021-04-05
April 05, 2021 16:00 - 56.7 MBCOVID-19 Vaccine Disparities Persist Worldwide High-income countries have purchased over half of the world’s supply of vaccines, even though they make up less than a fifth of the global population. Why Advocates Say D.C. Statehood is Long Overdue Momentum has grown around statehood for Washington, D.C., and advocates say it has wide-ranging implications on issues ranging from racial equity to gun control. Natalia Lafourcade and her Powerful Relationship with Traditional Mexican Music ...
Georgia's Newest Voting Law Aims to Reduce Access to the Polls 2021-04-02
April 02, 2021 16:00 - 50.3 MBGeorgia's Newest Voting Law Aims to Reduce Access to the Polls Lawmakers in Georgia are part of a national trend in which legislators across the country have introduced more than 250 bills that aim to restrict voting. In Texas, Lawmakers Advance Legislation for New Restrictions on Voting SB7 would do everything from limit early voting hours to prohibit drive-thru voting in the state.
What the American Jobs Plan Will Mean for the Care Economy 2021-04-01
April 01, 2021 16:00 - 41.9 MBWhat the American Jobs Plan Will Mean for the Care Economy On Wednesday, President Joe Biden unveiled his $2 trillion plan to boost the economy and rebuild infrastructure across the U.S. Cities Across New York Submit Plans for Police Reform, Critics Say Many Don't Go Far Enough An executive order signed by Andrew Cuomo required every city and town in New York to submit a plan for policing overhauls by today or risk losing state funding.
As States Expand Vaccine Eligibility, Incarcerated Populations Are Not Prioritized 2021-03-31
March 31, 2021 16:00 - 39.2 MBAs States Expand Vaccine Eligibility, Incarcerated Populations Are Not Prioritized Insufficient medical care and congregate settings mean that prisons have struggled to contain coronavirus outbreaks throughout the pandemic. Unemployment Fraud Surges During the COVID-19 Pandemic Since the pandemic began, there have been more than 425,000 fraudulent unemployment benefit claims in New York State alone. What a Unionization Effort in Alabama Could Mean for the Labor Movement The fight ove...
How the Pandemic Is Deepening the Divide in Education 2021-03-30
March 30, 2021 16:00 - 33.3 MBHow the Pandemic Is Deepening the Divide in Education Schools and families have struggled to adjust to the abrupt change in how children learn over the past year. Legal Weed in New York: Will It Reverse Decades of Racial Inequity? A new bill is set to be passed, making marijuana legal in the state. Brazil Struggles to Contain COVID-19 Amid ongoing political debates over the pandemic, Brazil has seen record high daily death totals from COVID-19 in recent weeks and experienced nationwide...
House Investigation Will Look Into How the Capitol Insurrection Happened 2021-03-29
March 29, 2021 16:00 - 40.7 MBHouse Investigation Will Look Into How the Capitol Insurrection Happened Last Thursday, seven Democratic-led House committees launched a probe into the federal government’s handling of the events on January 6th and what preceded it. The Battle Against the Controversial Line 3 Pipeline Project Rages on in Minnesota The nearly 400-mile Line 3 pipeline expansion faces fierce opposition from Indigenous and climate activists in Minnesota. How the Press Handled President Biden's First News ...
A Look Back at Colorado's History of Mass Shootings 2021-03-26
March 26, 2021 16:00 - 44.5 MBA Look Back at Colorado's History of Mass Shootings This week, a gunman in Boulder, Colorado killed ten people while they were shopping in a local grocery store. Vice President Harris to Lead the White House Response at the Southern Border This week, President Biden tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the United States’ response to the growing number of migrants arriving at the southern border. Biden Proposes Gun Reform in Light of Atlanta, Boulder Shootings In the wake of the r...
The First Step Towards Reparations in Evanston, Illinois 2021-03-25
March 25, 2021 16:00 - 43.3 MBThe First Step Towards Reparations in Evanston, Illinois The first phase of the reparations program in Evanston, Illinois begins with the distribution of housing grants to Black residents that faced discriminatory housing policies. How the Pandemic Has Exacerbated the Lack of Affordable Housing A look at the pandemic’s impact on the rental market in the U.S. and how it has exacerbated the lack of affordable housing. Derek Chauvin Trial: Jury is Selected As City Settles Lawsuit with Geor...
The Role of Anxiety in Post-Pandemic Life 2021-03-24
March 24, 2021 16:00 - 51.2 MBThe Role of Anxiety in Post-Pandemic Life The trauma of the last year will linger beyond the mass deployment of a vaccine. Can Bystander Intervention Training Help Curb Street Harassment? With anti-Asian attacks and harassment on the rise, there’s been renewed interest in these trainings, especially in light of last week’s shooting in Atlanta. Fewer People Are in Jail. But Spending On Incarceration Has Only Increased. A new report shows how cities spend $25 billion for more than 3,000...
The Race Between the Vaccine and the Variants 2021-03-23
March 23, 2021 16:00 - 42.9 MBThe Race Between the Vaccine and the Variants More than a dozen states have seen increases in their daily case averages. In Michigan alone, there’s been a 92% increase in COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks. Are Vaccine Passports Inevitable in the U.S.? A number of countries, including China and those in the E.U, recently announced their plans to implement vaccine passport programs. Inequality on Display During the NCAA's March Madness Tournament Women's basketball teams participat...
Conditions for Unaccompanied Minors in U.S. Custody Come Under Scrutiny 2021-03-22
March 22, 2021 16:00 - 54.7 MBConditions for Unaccompanied Minors in U.S. Custody Come Under Scrutiny The Biden administration continues to struggle to respond to the increase in unaccompanied minors being admitted at the U.S.-Mexico border. What a Reauthorized Violence Against Women Act Means During a Pandemic The Violence Against Women Act was first put into place in 1994 and established federal legal protections for victims of violent crime. Ageism is on the Rise Worldwide According to a new report from the Wor...
From Statehood to Self-Determination: The Political Future of Puerto Rico 2021-03-19
March 19, 2021 16:00 - 51 MBFrom Statehood to Self-Determination: The Political Future of Puerto Rico This month, two different bills aiming to redefine Puerto Rico's relationship to the mainland U.S. have been introduced in Congress. What You Need to Know About Foreign Interference in the 2020 Election A recently declassified national intelligence report outlines efforts authorized by foreign leaders to influence public opinion about the 2020 presidential race.
The Deep History of Anti-Asian Violence in the U.S. 2021-03-18
March 18, 2021 16:00 - 40.2 MBEight People, Including Six Asian Women, Killed in Atlanta Spa Shooting On Tuesday, a 21-year-old white gunman went on a rampage in three spas in Atlanta, killing at least eight people—including six women of Asian descent. The Deep History of Anti-Asian Violence in the U.S. Recent attacks and violent racism against the AAPI population existed long before the COVID-19 pandemic. Latino Opioid Overdoses Have Been on the Rise. Is the Pandemic Making it Worse? A federal agency is calling t...
Across the U.S., Republicans Express Hesitancy About Getting COVID-19 Vaccines 2021-03-17
March 17, 2021 16:00 - 44.2 MBAcross the U.S., Republicans Express Hesitancy About Getting COVID-19 Vaccines According to a CBS News poll, a third of Republicans have said they won’t get vaccinated, with another 20 percent saying they’re unsure. Republican Lawmakers in Texas Attempt to Reduce Access to Voting Lawmakers in Texas have introduced a number of bills that would make it harder to vote. Why We Ask Women to Create Safety Rather Than Eradicating Male Violence Most women are brought up to take precautions t...
The Biden Administration's Immigration Policy Tested by Surge of Unaccompanied Minors 2021-03-16
March 16, 2021 16:00 - 45.9 MBThe Biden Administration's Immigration Policy Tested by Surge of Unaccompanied Minors Thousands of children and teenagers have arrived along the southern border in hopes of applying for asylum on the U.S. side of the border. Navigating Racial Trauma in the Aftermath of Police Killings Saturday marked one year since Breonna Taylor was shot and killed by police in Louisville, Kentucky. Deb Haaland Confirmed As Interior Secretary. What Does This Mean for Tribal Communities? Deb Haaland...
Will the COVID-19 Relief Bill Drastically Reduce Child Poverty? 2021-03-15
March 15, 2021 16:00 - 42.1 MBWill the COVID-19 Relief Bill Drastically Reduce Child Poverty? Signed into law this week, the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes an expansion of the child tax credit. A Historic Water Crisis Hits Jackson, Mississippi While water is now returning to some homes and businesses, others still don’t have running water. Has Hollywood Finally Begun to Recognize Asian and Asian American Talent? Asian and Asian American Actors have long been overlooked when it comes to awards seaso...
President Biden Signs Historic $1.9 Stimulus Bill 2021-03-12
March 12, 2021 17:00 - 61.3 MBPresident Biden Signs Historic $1.9 Stimulus Bill Democrats in the House have also recently passed several other landmark bills addressing issues like voting rights, police reform, gun control, and the Equality Act. As HUD Secretary, Marcia Fudge Inherits Housing Crisis and Agency in Crisis On Wednesday, Marcia Fudge was confirmed as secretary of housing and urban development in a bipartisan vote. Joking from a Distance: Roy Wood Jr. Reflects On A Year Without In-Person Comedy Daily ...
Stimulus Package Offers Long-Awaited Aid to Black Farmers 2021-03-11
March 11, 2021 17:00 - 43.3 MBStimulus Package Offers Long-Awaited Aid to Black Farmers Roughly $5 billion in the Congressional relief legislation is earmarked specifically for farmers who have been historically disadvantaged due to racial or ethnic prejudice. Iowa Journalist Found Not Guilty Following Arrest at Protests Last Summer Des Moines Register reporter Andrea Sahouri was pepper-sprayed and arrested by police while covering the protests in May. What "It's a Sin" Means for LGBTQ Representation in Film and TV...
Across the U.S., Some States Loosening Pandemic-Related Restrictions 2021-03-10
March 10, 2021 17:00 - 47.8 MBAcross the U.S., Some States Loosening Pandemic-Related Restrictions At the same time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced new guidelines for fully vaccinated people in the U.S. How Families Will Benefit from the Latest Stimulus Package Unlike previous stimulus packages, around 54% of the aid is allocated for individuals and families. Systemic Problems Are Leading to Vaccine Shaming. But the Anger is Misplaced The vaccine rollouts have to do with systemic issu...
Breaking Down the Biden Administration's Immigration Policies 2021-03-09
March 09, 2021 17:00 - 46.1 MBBreaking Down the Biden Administration's Immigration Policies Despite pledging a different approach to immigration, the Biden administration has continued to use a Trump-era policy to expel undocumented immigrants since taking office. Biden Administration Deporting Haitians to a Country in Turmoil More than 900 Haitians were deported in the first part of February alone, and at least 70 have been deported already this week. Georgia Lawmakers Are Putting Forward Voting Rights Legislati...
Minneapolis Prepares for Trial of Derek Chauvin 2021-03-08
March 08, 2021 17:00 - 47.2 MBMinneapolis Prepares for Trial of Derek Chauvin The jury selection begins today in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the officer accused of killing George Floyd last May. The State of Police Reform in the U.S. The murder of George Floyd didn’t just spur calls for police reform in Minneapolis, but in cities and states across America. Major League Baseball Faces Challenges On and Off the Field in 2021 Season Heading into the 2021 regular season, Major League Baseball is contending with COVID...